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Vetquoy is a Neolithic settlement site located north of Lochside in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises a series of mounds that represent the remains of domestic structures dating to the Neolithic period, demonstrating patterns of early agricultural settlement in the northern isles. Excavation and archaeological investigation have revealed evidence of occupation and habitation spanning the Neolithic sequence. The mounds represent an important archaeological resource for understanding early settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric Orkney.
Vetquoy, mounds N of Lochside is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1266. View the official record →
Vetquoy is a Neolithic settlement site located north of Lochside in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1266.
Vetquoy, mounds N of Lochside is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM1266.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Diamond Cottage,defended promontory N of (7 km), Knowe of Onston,or Unstan,chambered cairn (7.1 km), Stenness, stone circle and henge (7.2 km).
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